Audio Academy Festival
The Audio Academy Festival returns on Thursday 1st October 2026 with an unmissable day of inspiring ideas, passionate discussion and joyful celebration. Once again, we're delighted to invite you to join us at the Royal College of Physicians in Regents Park, London.
The Audio Academy is proud to put listeners centre stage at this year’s Audio Academy Festival. The UK’s most successful broadcasters, business leaders and technological innovators will share the secrets of their outstanding ability to connect with audiences, while immersive sonic experiences and practical sessions will show why it’s natural for us to put audio first.
Set within the stunning surroundings of The Royal College of Physicians in Regent’s Park, London, this intimate one-day festival brings together the brightest minds in radio, podcasting and audio storytelling. Across four stages, listen to an inspiring programme of talks, panels and immersive audio experiences, alongside unrivalled opportunities to connect directly with leading voices from across the industry.
Here's a reminder of what happened in 2025.
Highlights of the 2026 schedule:
- BBC Radio 1’s Greg James on sharing a tandem bike with HRH Prince William and winning Gold at the 2026 ARIAS for his Breakfast show
- Simon Myciunka President of Audio at Bauer Media Group and CEO of Audio UK in conversation with Steve Jones, CEO of Stingray Radio, Canada on the future of commercial radio
- Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty on her ARIAS gold-winning BBC Sounds podcast ‘Fame Under Fire’
- Broadcaster, DJ and Producer Nerm on the future of AI in music from The Beatles to the Dancefloor
- Hits Radio’s Victoria Glover on her shocking true story which turned into an ARIAS gold-winning podcast ‘My Stalker Moved in Next Door’
- Beano Brain on meeting Gen Alpha: Why Audio Matters and How to Win Their Attention
- Content Director of Hits Radio Paul Gerrard on winning UK Station of the Year at the 2026 ARIAS.
Experience the future of audio in the Dolby Library, throughout the day we'll be showcasing cutting-edge content created with state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos technology, including:
- The story behind Speaking in Tongues, the official Rolling Stones Podcast, sumptuously produced by Cup and Nuzzle, taking you inside the making of The Rolling Stones' 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, mixed in Dolby Atmos specially for the Audio Academy Festival
- Mind, Body and Sound, Forever Audio's innovative exploration of the connection between science and soul, and how music can move, heal and connect us, with an all-encompassing sound bath experience to take you on a sonic journey like never before
- Reimagining John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Mixing the Ultimate Collections in Dolby Atmos, in which Chris Hawkins joins Simon Hilton and Sam Gannon in conversation about their work remixing John Lennon's classic catalogue in Dolby Atmos in innovative and creative ways, to deliver the ultimate experience to fans new and old.
- Demystifying Dolby Atmos, an expert-led deep dive into what immersive audio means for you, your productions and for your audience.
Your Festival pass includes:
- Access to all talks, panels and immersive experiences
- 1:1 pitching opportunities with commissioners and decision-makers
- Networking with colleagues, collaborators and future industry talent
- Insight from industry leaders shaping the future of global audio
- Practical advice on international growth, partnerships and production
Hear first-hand how today’s audio leaders achieved international success, discover the opportunities and challenges of taking content global, and explore the growing influence of audio in a rapidly changing world.
More details about booking a place for a 1:1 will be shared with ticket holders in due course. We'll have experts from Audio Always, Audible, Bauer, Bengo Media, BBC, Biscuit Jim, Seasalt and Mango, Soundtruism, Spotify, The PMG, Times Radio, Tortoise, Unedited and many more.
Whether you’re an established industry professional or just beginning your journey in audio, the Audio Academy Festival remains one of the most important and inspiring events in the UK audio calendar.
Secure your place now and join the conversations shaping the future of audio.
TICKETS:
We are pleased to once again offer an early bird rate and a concessionary rate for independent freelancers and those working in micro-businesses (of one person) who are self-funding.
- Member tickets - £199 +VAT
- Non member tickets - £220+VAT (including a £10 discount on membership if you join by the end of October)
- A Freelancer Early ticket - £159 +VAT - this is available for independent freelancers or micro-businesses (with 1 person) who book before end of June.
- We're also offering Concessionary Tickets at £83+VAT for people on low incomes*
- Our Bursaries are supported by Audible, outcomes will be communicated soon.
*Discounted tickets are limited and targeted at individuals - please do not apply for these if your company is funding your ticket. Low earning is defined as living wage or below. Discounts only available while stocks last and subject to T&Cs. You may be asked for proof of eligibility.
Please note that this event is 18+.
2026 Festival Line Up
Galleries
Previous Years
The Festival is a one-day event in the centre of London - check out some of the photos from our most recent events, and click through for more details